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Future Around & Find Out

Dan Blumberg
Artificial Intelligence
Generative AI
Innovation
Technology
Entrepreneurship
Predictive Analytics
Quantum Computing
Steve Jobs
Marketing
Robotics
AI In Healthcare
Healthcare
Drug Discovery
Software Development
Apple
Docker
Mental Health
Software Engineering
South By Southwest
Capitalism

* Winner of the 2026 Webby Award for Best Technology Podcast * Future Around & Find Out helps builders think clearly about AI and emerging technologies, grapple with the implications, and decide what to build next. Independent technologist and former NPR journalist Dan Blumberg speaks with founders, makers, and you to celebrate breakthroughs, call BS on the hype, explore how things might go sidewa... more

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Rajiv Pant thinks of AI as an Iron Man suit for the mind. Something you put on. That you fuse with. That takes you to greater heights — but could also make you incredibly dizzy and be very dangerous if you, the human, don't stay in control of it.

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President Trump signed an executive order this week that “voluntarily” invites AI makers to share their most advanced models with the government thirty days before a wider release. Specifically, the NSA will be reviewing these models for cybersecurit... more

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Steven Johnson dreamed of building the ultimate research assistant. Now he's doing just that at Google, where he's the co-founder and editorial director of NotebookLM.

It's one of the most interesting AI products out there. It radically changes how ... more

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The Pope's encyclical on AI has a direct message for builders: every design choice reflects a vision of humanity. He's calling on developers to "disarm" AI — to resist the race for dominance and ask whether we're actually building a future worth havi... more

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Calum Chace
Futurist and author, co-founder of Conscium
Conscium
Episode: What's Our Plan If AI Really Does Take All the Jobs? We Should Probably Figure That Out Now
Catie Cuan
Robotics designer, dancer, founder and CEO of ART Lab
ART Lab
Episode: Robots Don't Have to Be Creepy. Meet the Dancer Reimagining Them. | Catie Cuan (Founder & CEO, ART Lab)
Rumman Chowdhury
Expert in ethical AI, bias, and accountability; founder of Humane Intelligence
Humane Intelligence
Episode: AI doesn't do anything. We do. | Rumman Chowdhury on reclaiming agency and rejecting "moral outsourcing"
Paul Ford
Co-founder of Abort, an agency that helps organizations use AI to build custom software
Abort
Episode: "I Can't Believe It's Not Software!" Paul Ford on AI and the Asterisk*
Rob Kenedi
Founder of Decelerator Media
Decelerator Media
Episode: The Fart App Era of AI Is Over. Now What? | FAFO Friday Vibes From SXSW Rooftop With Rob Kenedi
Eben Bayer
Founder of Ecovative and MyForest Foods
Ecovative, MyForest Foods
Episode: Cooling Earth with everything from mushroom bacon to giant sky parasols | Eben Bayer (climate-tech founder)
Kristin DiCerbo
Chief Learning Officer at Khan Academy
Khan Academy
Episode: Melania's Humanoid Guest, Robot Teachers, and What We Lose When Learning Is "Instant"
Kristen DiCerbo
Chief Learning Officer, Khan Academy
Khan Academy
Episode: What should kids study? How should AI help? Khan Academy's learning chief on productive struggle
Astro Teller
Captain of Moonshots, runs Google X
Google
Episode: "Train the Monkey First" — How Google Built a Moonshot Factory | Astro Teller (Captain of Moonshots)

Hosts

Dan Blumberg
Host of Future Around & Find Out; independent technologist and former NPR journalist
Kwaku Aning
Co-host; Futurist; hosts FAFO Friday recap segments

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 117 ratings
  • Awesome Podcast

    Who in the world wouldn’t listen to these podcasts there awesome

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Knucklehead 123
    Canada4 months ago
  • Pretty muddled

    I gave it a real try but just wasn’t very impressed by the analysis.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    smallhorse
    United States4 months ago
  • Founders and Products That Shape the Future

    Dan and his incredible lineup of guests dive into what it takes to create and scale amazing products that truly make a difference. The show goes beyond just the technical aspects—it explores the heart of building, with stories of innovation, creativity, and resilience. From tackling challenges in product design and development to scaling ideas into global successes, each episode celebrates the builders and visionaries shaping the future. What makes it stand out is how Dan brings in industry lead... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Linda__Lee_
    Philippines2 years ago
  • Insightful advice and takeaways wrapped in fascinating stories!

    I really enjoy listening to this Podcast on long drives as the conversations are often dynamic and engaging enough to keep me awake and I can feel like I’m being productive in the car 😆

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    wontonjonathan
    United States2 years ago
  • Refreshing and Engaging

    This podcast does a phenomenal job outlining the hard work that goes into the iconic tech products we all love today, as well as the overlooked “boring innovation” that helps society to improve across the board.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    antain1
    United States2 years ago

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Guests are described as diverse and high-quality with deep industry experience.

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How AI Can Make You a Better Writer: Stop Letting It Write; Start Letting It Ask. | Jay Dixit (Socratic AI)
Q: What are some specific ways that you use AI in the Socratic method before you start writing?
I have Claude ask me questions about my topic, prompt for insights, and determine the feelings and key insights I want the audience to walk away with, then use those answers to shape the piece.
What should kids study? How should AI help? Khan Academy's learning chief on productive struggle
Q: What is it that you've tried to do with this new version of Khanmigo for Classrooms?
The goal was to tailor Khanmigo to classroom needs, integrating it into the writing process and making it a tool that helps teachers track progress, provide targeted feedback, and guide students through problem solving with structured hints and prompts.
"Train the Monkey First" — How Google Built a Moonshot Factory | Astro Teller (Captain of Moonshots)
Q: How do you green light a moonshot? What are the things you look for and say, okay, we're gonna really invest in this?
We look for a Moonshot story, a big world problem, a radical solution, and a breakthrough technology that allows us to test the hypothesis. We green light those, and the rest is about de-risking through early, inexpensive experiments and setting kill criteria to avoid wasting time.
Dead as a Dodo? Maybe Not! Colossal's Beth Shapiro on the Science of De-Extinction — and Moonshots
Q: What should builders consider beyond the science—ethical, ecological, and social aspects of de-extinction?
We need to address a range of concerns, including ecological suitability, stakeholder engagement, and long-term care and oversight to ensure that restoration efforts don't create new problems; choosing not to explore these tools is also a choice with consequences, so we must evaluate risks within a regulatory framework.
Dead as a Dodo? Maybe Not! Colossal's Beth Shapiro on the Science of De-Extinction — and Moonshots
Q: At Colossal, is it the journey or is it the destination?
The big goal is to bring back extinct species like the woolly mammoth, but there are many intermediate problems to solve along the way, and solving those challenges helps advance science and conservation even beyond the target species.

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A tech-forward conversation focused on AI, emerging technologies, and their real-world implications for builders and businesses. Episodes often balance hype versus reality, examining governance, ethics, labor markets, and the practicalities of shipping products in a world influenced by AI, robotics, and data-driven systems. Noteworthy traits include strong emphasis on actionable insights from founders and researchers, candid discussions about risk and accountability, and a willingness to explore underrepresented topics like education, policy, and human-centered design. Potential listeners include builders, product teams, and brands seeking clear perspectives on where technology is headed and how to navigate the evolving landscape.

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2. Catie Cuan
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